March 19, 1998
Members Present
- Dr. Bill Bonner
- Dr. David Boocker
- Ms. Annette Coorts
- Ms. Pam George
- Dr. Roy Loutzenheiser
- Professor Gail Stearman
- Professor Rebecca Tolbert
- Ms. Delores Wheatley
- Dr. Sam Winfree
Members Absent
- Ms. Alice Cain
- Dr. Mitzi Groom
- Professor Ken Hunter
- Dr. Glenn James
- Mr. Tony Marable
- Ms. Sharon Tyree
Guest
- Ms. Elizabeth Boucher
Ms. Coorts called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 1998.
Approval of agenda
Ms. Wheatley moved to approve the agenda and Dr. Bonner seconded the motion. The agenda was approved.
Approval of the October 9 minutes
Dr. Bonner moved to approve the October 9 minutes and Dr. Loutzenheiser seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as submitted.
University 105 advising guide
Ms. Coorts recognized Ms. Elizabeth Boucher. Ms. Boucher explained that there are four cohorts who are currently required to take UNIV 105. They are as follows:
1) ADP students - those enrolled in 2 developmental-level subject area courses - those enrolled in 1 remedial and 1 developmental level subject area course. If R30 screen shows ADP requirements: 2 Dev courses: (083, 084, 081, 082) OR 1 Dev + 1 Rem courses: (above + 073, 072, or 071) ADP 080 (formerly RDS 080) substitutes for UNIV105.
2) New students entering TTU with less than a 3.0 high school academic core GPA, GED recipients, or those students with no transcript on file.
3) Transfer students - having > 11 but <31 earned hours with < 2.0 current higher ed GPA with < 12 earned hours consider as new first year student and HS core GPA is checked
4) Readmitted students *** - having <31 earned hours with < 2.0 current higher ed GPA. Any readmit who attended TTU prior to 1995 will not be identified regardless of higher ed GPA.
*** For readmitted students - Many readmitted students would be well advised to take University 105 upon re-entry to the university, but some have accumulated earned hours over several years and may not benefit as greatly from the course as would new students. However, if readmitted students have taken only part-time loads in the past, a full-time load including enrollment in UNIV105 may help them adjust to a more rigorous academic experience.
Ms. Boucher explained that over the last three years the cohorts had been fine-tuned for UNIV 105 placement. The original mandate from the Academic Council was that new students who have less than a 3.0 high school grade point average or who are developmental students be required to take UNIV 105. At the time of this mandate, transfer students were also included. Readmitted students are encouraged to take UNIV 105 depending on the number of hours accumulated and the higher education grade point average. Faculty advisors are still not aware of who needs to take this course. Ms. Boucher would like for the committee to approve the readmit cohort in order for that requirement to be added to the next catalog. Discussion was held by the committee. Dr. Loutzenheiser moved to approve the readmitted student cohort, which will include students who have earned fewer than 31 hours with less than a 2.0 higher education grade point average. Ms. Wheatley seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
Advanced placement in psychology
Ms. Coorts recognized Professor Rebecca Tolbert. Professor Tolbert reported to the committee that the departmental faculty in School Services Personnel and Psychology had voted to accept advanced placement in Psychology 201 with a test score of 4 or above.
Election of chairperson for 1998-99
Ms. Coorts recognized Dr. Bonner who chaired the nominating committee. Dr. Bonner and Ms. George nominated Dr. Sam Winfree as the chairperson for 1998-99. Dr. Winfree has indicated he will accept. Ms. Wheatley made the motion to approve Dr. Winfree as chairperson for 1998-99 and Professor Gail Stearman seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
Such other matters
Ms. Coorts thanked Sharon Tyree, Gail Stearman, Roy Loutzenheiser, Glenn James, Pam George and Alice Cain for serving terms on the committee.
The committee meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
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